Hunters Creek Middle

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Hunters Creek Middle ranks 331 st of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hunters Creek Middle is a public middle school in Orlando, Florida, serving 1,216 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Hunters Creek Middle has maintained a strong 4-star rating, ranking in the top 30% of Florida middle schools.

Hunters Creek Middle consistently outperforms the Orange County and Florida state averages in standardized test scores, with 98% proficiency in Algebra 1 and Geometry EOCs, compared to 53% and 54% for the county and 55% and 53% for the state, respectively. The school also has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (66.94%) and Asian students (6.41%) than the surrounding schools and the state. However, Hunters Creek Middle has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.8% in 2019-2020 to 27.1% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages.

The fluctuating free and reduced-price lunch rates at Hunters Creek Middle, ranging from 32.53% in 2021-2022 to 50.33% in 2020-2021, suggest a diverse socioeconomic background among the student population. This information can help the school and district tailor their support and resources to meet the varying needs of the students. Overall, Hunters Creek Middle is a high-performing middle school that has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, but the school and district should continue to monitor and address the concerning trend in chronic absenteeism to ensure the continued success of all students.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

13400 Town Loop Blvd
Orlando, FL 32837

(407) 858-4620

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
331^st of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,673

Students who attend Hunters Creek Middle usually attend:

High:

Freedom High

Feeder schools for Hunters Creek Middle:

Elementary:	Hunters Creek Elementary
	West Creek Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 19.9

Number of students: 1,216

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

66.9%

White:

17.9%

Asian:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hunters Creek Middle ranks better than 72.3% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 10^th among 42 ranked middle schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.04. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.9%), White (17.9%), Asian (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hunters Creek Middle is 19.9, which is the 19^th best among 42 middle schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Hunters Creek Middle employs 61 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hunters Creek Middle is $8,673. 32 middle schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hunters Creek Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Hunters Creek Middle 331^st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Hunters Creek Middle in the ranking list.)

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hunters Creek Middle

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	70.97	163^rd	593	72.5%
2005	70.35	165^th	602	72.6%
2006	81.48	104^th	675	84.6%
2007	85.69	82^nd	736	88.9%
2008	83.17	97^th	740	86.9%
2009	81.59	117^th	780	85.0%
2010	82.14	122^nd	839	85.5%
2011	81.79	139^th	891	84.4%
2012	85.17	104^th	897	88.4%
2013	87.46	80^th	956	91.6%
2014	84.87	118^th	999	88.2%
2016	76.28	214^th	997	78.5%
2017	74.03	253^rd	1031	75.5%
2018	68.27	302^nd	1035	70.8%
2019	68.05	324^th	1099	70.5%
2021	65.61	352^nd	1136	69.0%
2022	68.74	320^th	1148	72.1%
2023	65.81	372^nd	1177	68.4%
2024	70.04	331^st	1196	72.3%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, November 14, 2014

Sorry to say this, but you will find very few caring, quality teachers at this school. The majority of them ride on high horses and scream at the kids, not to mention that when they send communication home it is riddled with spelling errors. How do they become teachers? Close Quote

Enrollment information for Hunters Creek Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	967	175	102	546	8	n/a	n/a	0	1798
1996	967	175	102	546	8	n/a	n/a	0	1798
1997	1037	196	123	614	7	n/a	n/a	0	1977
1998	1138	212	133	661	11	n/a	n/a	0	2155
1999	782	120	101	336	3	n/a	n/a	0	1342
2000	828	126	128	391	3	n/a	n/a	0	1476
2001	839	167	162	489	12	n/a	n/a	0	1669
2002	856	178	170	670	13	n/a	n/a	0	1887
2003	856	178	170	670	13	n/a	n/a	0	1887
2004	876	213	176	824	13	n/a	n/a	0	2102
2005	857	216	214	849	17	n/a	n/a	0	2153
2006	480	69	99	408	5	n/a	n/a	0	1061
2007	435	63	98	425	4	n/a	n/a	46	1071
2008	445	55	104	411	4	n/a	n/a	47	1066
2009	422	63	100	410	7	n/a	n/a	45	1047
2010	419	75	97	422	8	n/a	n/a	47	1068
2011	417	67	109	476	4	1	35	0	1109
2012	418	66	113	493	3	2	33	0	1128
2013	389	71	106	536	1	4	27	0	1134
2014	361	76	98	514	2	3	27	0	1081
2015	340	67	88	522	4	2	37	0	1060
2016	378	64	109	605	3	1	45	0	1205
2017	380	69	114	685	2	2	46	0	1298
2018	363	69	117	768	0	3	30	0	1350
2019	333	67	122	793	0	3	23	0	1341
2020	287	69	96	829	1	2	18	0	1302
2021	248	60	88	808	2	2	16	0	1224
2022	222	58	67	789	1	4	24	0	1165
2023	218	72	78	814	2	2	30	0	1216

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hunters Creek Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	1798	69.0	26.1	24.7
1996	1798	69.0	26.1	24.7
1997	1977	83.0	23.8	23.3
1998	2155	97.0	22.2	20.2
1999	1342	72.0	18.6	30
2000	1476	68.0	21.7	28.6
2001	1669	71.0	23.5	30.9
2002	1887	91.0	20.7	30.7
2003	1887	91.0	20.7	30.7
2004	2102	96.0	21.9	31.7
2005	2153	111.0	19.4	34.8
2006	1061	64.0	16.6	30
2007	1071	59.0	18.2	32.5
2008	1066	59.0	18.1	33.1
2009	1047	56.3	19.0	35.5
2010	1068	59.0	18.1	42.1
2011	1109	57.0	19.4	41.1
2012	1128	56.0	20.1	38.1
2013	1134	59.0	19.2	50
2014	1081	60.0	18.0	47.8
2015	1060	57.0	18.5	43.3
2016	1205	60.0	20.0	48.3
2017	1298	66.0	19.6	47.5
2018	1350	70.0	19.2	48.4
2019	1341	69.0	19.4	52.3
2020	1302	69.0	18.8	54.5
2021	1224	63.0	19.4	50.3
2022	1165	60.0	19.4	32.5
2023	1216	61.0	19.9	47.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hunters Creek Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	1798	69.0	26.1	24.7
1996	1798	69.0	26.1	24.7
1997	1977	83.0	23.8	23.3
1998	2155	97.0	22.2	20.2
1999	1342	72.0	18.6	30
2000	1476	68.0	21.7	28.6
2001	1669	71.0	23.5	30.9
2002	1887	91.0	20.7	30.7
2003	1887	91.0	20.7	30.7
2004	2102	96.0	21.9	31.7
2005	2153	111.0	19.4	34.8
2006	1061	64.0	16.6	30
2007	1071	59.0	18.2	32.5
2008	1066	59.0	18.1	33.1
2009	1047	56.3	19.0	35.5
2010	1068	59.0	18.1	42.1
2011	1109	57.0	19.4	41.1
2012	1128	56.0	20.1	38.1
2013	1134	59.0	19.2	50
2014	1081	60.0	18.0	47.8
2015	1060	57.0	18.5	43.3
2016	1205	60.0	20.0	48.3
2017	1298	66.0	19.6	47.5
2018	1350	70.0	19.2	48.4
2019	1341	69.0	19.4	52.3
2020	1302	69.0	18.8	54.5
2021	1224	63.0	19.4	50.3
2022	1165	60.0	19.4	32.5
2023	1216	61.0	19.9	47.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hunters Creek Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$179 (2.4%)	$7,132 (97.6%)	$7,311
2019	$173 (2.3%)	$7,436 (97.7%)	$7,609
2020	$170 (2.1%)	$7,846 (97.9%)	$8,016
2021	$532 (6.4%)	$7,738 (93.6%)	$8,269
2022	$969 (11.0%)	$7,825 (89.0%)	$8,794
2023	$1,108 (12.8%)	$7,565 (87.2%)	$8,673

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hunters Creek Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 324^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 372^nd of 1177 Middle schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hunters Creek Middle)	55	60	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	52	52
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hunters Creek Middle)	53	54	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	43	47	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hunters Creek Middle)	56	51	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	48	46	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hunters Creek Middle)	75	65	10%
7th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	49	50	1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hunters Creek Middle)	66	54	12%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	47	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hunters Creek Middle)	74	69	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	36	38	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Hunters Creek Middle)	61	57	4%
8th Grade Science (Orange)	49	50	1%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Hunters Creek Middle)	70	63	7%
End of Course Civics (Orange)	66	61	5%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hunters Creek Middle)	97	98	1%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Orange)	63	51	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Hunters Creek Middle)	96	100	4%
End of Course Geometry (Orange)	53	44	9%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1341	1216	9.3%
African American	67	72	7.5%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	122	78	36.1%
Hispanic	793	814	2.6%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	333	218	34.5%
Two or More Races	23	30	30.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.3%	47.4%	5%

Schools Near Hunters Creek Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hunters Creek Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	13400 Town Loop Blvd	Orlando	32837	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 858-4620	1,216	61	19.9	47.4%	218 (17.9%)	72 (5.9%)	814 (66.9%)	78 (6.4%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	30 (2.5%)	70	331^st of 1196 public middle schools	72.3%		65.8	372^nd of 1177 public middle schools	68.4%	41	59.0	53.0	59.0	76.0	51.0	84.0	60.0	98.0	98.0		62.0	$8,673	$1,108	$7,565
Freedom Middle	Public	6-8	2850 Taft Vineland Rd	Orlando	32837	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 858-6130	1,159	59	19.6	43.7%	164 (14.2%)	138 (11.9%)	766 (66.1%)	62 (5.3%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.7%)	20 (1.7%)	25.9	918^th of 1196 public middle schools	23.2%		36.8	744^th of 1177 public middle schools	36.8%	174	36.0	36.0	32.0	31.0	26.0	43.0	39.0	83.0	100.0		59.0	$8,985	$1,155	$7,831
Kissimmee Middle School	Public	6-8	2410 Dyer Blvd	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 870-0857	1,289	76	17.0	58.7%	107 (8.3%)	145 (11.2%)	984 (76.3%)	22 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	27 (2.1%)	13.2	1076^th of 1196 public middle schools	10.0%		10.1	1083^rd of 1177 public middle schools	8.0%	7	23.0	22.0	30.0	15.0	24.0	35.0	20.0	85.0	96.0	100.0	44.0	$10,297	$2,248	$8,049
Parkway Middle School	Public	6-8	857 Florida Pkwy	Kissimmee	34743	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 344-7000	741	41	18.0	53.3%	54 (7.3%)	75 (10.1%)	593 (80.0%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	8 (1.1%)	13.6	1070^th of 1196 public middle schools	10.5%		13.3	1057^th of 1177 public middle schools	10.2%	13	23.0	31.0	35.0	11.0	27.0	25.0	18.0	61.0	88.0	92.0	62.0	$9,977	$1,808	$8,169
Denn John Middle School	Public	6-8	2001 Denn John Ln	Kissimmee	34744	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 935-3560	873	51	17.2	57.0%	76 (8.7%)	116 (13.3%)	648 (74.2%)	15 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	13 (1.5%)	15.4	1049^th of 1196 public middle schools	12.3%		11.8	1070^th of 1177 public middle schools	9.1%	21	34.0	26.0	27.0	18.0	33.0	33.0	14.0	57.0	95.0	82.0	52.0	$10,295	$1,946	$8,349
Meadow Woods Middle	Public	5-8	1800 Rhode Island Woods Cir	Orlando	32824	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 850-5180	896	45	19.9	51.6%	67 (7.5%)	141 (15.7%)	648 (72.3%)	32 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.6%)	31.9	845^th of 1196 public middle schools	29.3%		24.1	922^nd of 1177 public middle schools	21.7%	77	43.0	35.0	41.0	41.0	30.0	46.0	42.0	51.0	76.0		50.0	$9,915	$1,508	$8,408
South Creek Middle	Public	6-8	3801 E Wetherbee Rd	Orlando	32824	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 251-2413	1,146	53	21.6	41.7%	93 (8.1%)	173 (15.1%)	769 (67.1%)	88 (7.7%)	4 (0.3%)	7 (0.6%)	12 (1.0%)	50.8	574^th of 1196 public middle schools	52.0%		53.9	508^th of 1177 public middle schools	56.8%	66	56.0	54.0	53.0	61.0	24.0	43.0	46.0	76.0	89.0		67.0	$8,871	$1,263	$7,608
Sports Leadership Arts Management (Slam)	Public, Charter	6-8	611 Line Dr	Kissimmee	34744	Osceola County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 569-7637	166	11	15.0	76.5%	18 (10.8%)	8 (4.8%)	134 (80.7%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	92.7	54^th of 1196 public middle schools	95.5%		92.4	60^th of 1177 public middle schools	94.9%	6	86.0	77.0	81.0	98.0	88.0	88.0	66.0	81.0		96.0	95.0	$11,567	$1,009	$10,558
Westridge Middle	Public	6-8	3800 W Oak Ridge Rd	Orlando	32809	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 354-2640	1,207	60	20.1	68.4%	33 (2.7%)	514 (42.6%)	633 (52.4%)	14 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (0.8%)	23.4	953^rd of 1196 public middle schools	20.3%		28	869^th of 1177 public middle schools	26.2%	84	28.0	28.0	32.0	38.0	17.0	52.0	31.0	78.0	73.0		50.0	$9,408	$1,850	$7,557
Judson B Walker Middle	Public	6-8	150 Amidon Ln	Orlando	32809	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 858-3210	933	43	21.6	72.9%	56 (6.0%)	180 (19.3%)	671 (71.9%)	14 (1.5%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	16.7	1038^th of 1196 public middle schools	13.2%		19.4	988^th of 1177 public middle schools	16.1%	50	27.0	22.0	29.0	29.0	21.0	41.0	27.0	100.0			43.0	$9,427	$1,661	$7,765

Frequently Asked Questions about Hunters Creek Middle

How many students attend Hunters Creek Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,216 students attended Hunters Creek Middle.

What district is Hunters Creek Middle in?

Orange

Is Hunters Creek Middle a good school?

Hunters Creek Middle ranks 331^st of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Hunters Creek Middle attend?

Students who attend Hunters Creek Middle usually go on to attend Freedom High

What is the racial makeup of Hunters Creek Middle?

Students at Hunters Creek Middle are 67% Hispanic, 18% White, 6% Asian, 6% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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